March 9, 2015

By: Marzuki Darusman

This report analyzes the development of a multi-track strategyaimed ataddressing the issue of international abductions, enforced disappearances and related matters, as recommended by the commission of inquiryon the situation of human rights in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. It seeks to maintain the momentum on, and visibility of, the issue in the international arena, and thereby sustaining continuous and targeted pressure on the authorities of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea to resolve such issue to the satisfaction of victims, their families and the international community. The support of all relevant stakeholders in the implementation of this strategy will be paramount.
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February 3, 2015

By: UN Food and Agriculture Organization

This FAO report estimates food production and demand in North Korea. It was prepared based on official production figures and FAO analysis, but not on information gathered in the field, as an FAO assessment mission did not take place in 2014.
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January 2, 2015

This Executive Order, issued on January 2, 2015, expands the scope with which the Treasury Department may impose sanctions designations against North Korean entities and individuals. It was issued concurrently with Treasury designations of 10 North Korean officials and 3 North Korean entities, shortly after the U.S. accused North Korea of responsibility for the Sony Pictures hack.
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